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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Bravo 15 is designed as a more price-conscious option, making it a smart pick if you want to save money and still have a capable machine for general use and casual gaming. Its portability is decent with a mid-range battery life, moderate weight, and a 15.6-inch screen. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76, while more expensive, offers a substantial boost in performance, which is beneficial for 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and running engineering applications. It also has a larger screen at 17.3 inches, a higher quality keyboard, and better overall build quality, but it is less portable due to its larger size and slightly shorter battery life. If your priority is high performance for demanding tasks and you can handle a less portable laptop, the Vector GP76 stands out as a strong choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Bravo 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15 is considered fair for general use due to lower RAM and a less powerful CPU compared to the MSI Vector GP76, affecting multitasking and demanding tasks. Conversely, the MSI Vector GP76 is rated very good for general use with its high RAM capacity, stronger CPU, and better screen quality; however, it has poorer portability and shorter battery life than the MSI Bravo 15.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.4
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and has a 144 Hz screen refresh rate, which makes it good for gaming and 3D applications; however, the MSI Vector GP76 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 360 Hz refresh rate, positioning it as a very good choice for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, while both laptops have quality screens and competent processors, the superior screen refresh rate and GPU of the Vector GP76 contribute significantly to its heightened suitability for intensive gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.7
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
The MSI Bravo 15 is a good choice for engineering and design due to its capable Ryzen 5 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, and 8 GB of RAM, along with a quality IPS screen, but for more demanding tasks, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a significant step up with its more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU along with a higher 32 GB of RAM and a larger screen, albeit at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
7.1
8.0
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Bravo 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.8
7.6
7.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is good for software development, while the MSI Bravo 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the MSI Bravo 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Bravo 15 offers adequate resolution and brightness, catering well to everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming; however, the panel type might not deliver the most vivid colors. When considering engineering and design, the Bravo 15's coverage of color gamuts may not meet professional standards required for accurate color work. For gaming and 3D applications, the Bravo's lower refresh rate can hinder the smooth visual experience crucial for fast-paced action and detailed animations, despite having an acceptable resolution and panel type.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Bravo 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Bravo 15 has only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the MSI Bravo 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$862
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Bravo 15 has a price of $862 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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How the MSI Bravo 15 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Bravo 15 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$862 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.96 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Nikolay Palaozov | July 2023
"Overall, the MSI Bravo 15 C7U is a great gaming device for the masses that isn’t too pricey. The capable hardware (for the price range), the 144Hz display, and the comfortable keyboard are one of the things that should attract buyers who don’t want to spend a fortune on a new gaming laptop."
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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